Via the Bay Area News Group:
An explanation for the defending champions’ disappointing start lies somewhere between the starters and the young bench.
The starters’ early turnover and foul sloppiness can be attributed to a little “championship hangover,” as coach Steve Kerr put it after Golden State’s fourth straight loss in Orlando on Thursday night.
But hangovers wear off. And that’s when reality sets in.
The time it could take for the young bench to produce within the Warriors’ scheme could prove costly unless changes are made. The Warriors’ 0-5 road record, league-worst defense and 3-6 record were enough for Kerr and his coaching staff to start considering changes.
“We’ve gotta find combinations that work off the bench. We’ll be making some changes,” Kerr said. “We’ve had a decent look at combinations, so it’s time to start something different.”
